Bag stays balanced
Bag stays balanced
Meet the NEW! Air Duffle, your Personal Item Carry-on
Meet the NEW! Air Duffle, your Personal Item Carry-on
Spacious main compartment
Spacious main compartment
Main compartment stores neck pillow, head phones, a change of clothes, etc.
Main compartment stores neck pillow, head phones, a change of clothes, etc.
Key tether keeps keys from getting lost
Key tether keeps keys from getting lost
Work compartment for electronics
Work compartment for electronics
Deep side pockets are secured with two zippers
Deep side pockets are secured with two zippers
Holds travel documents for quick access
Holds travel documents for quick access
Top flap holds small easy-to-lose items
Top flap holds small easy-to-lose items
Large items stay in place
Large items stay in place
Full-grain leather handle wrap for a comfortable grip
Full-grain leather handle wrap for a comfortable grip
Air Duffel Carry-On
Air Duffel Carry-On
Balanced pass-through slot
Balanced pass-through slot
Convenient back slot hooks
Convenient back slot hooks
Includes rings for attachment (Tech Pocket sold separately)
Includes rings for attachment (Tech Pocket sold separately)
Includes removable, adjustable shoulder strap
Includes removable, adjustable shoulder strap
Sturdy hardware for attaching shoulder straps
Sturdy hardware for attaching shoulder straps
Optimal sized personal item
Optimal sized personal item
OPTIONAL: Air Caddy for placing in the seat back pocket
OPTIONAL: Air Caddy for placing in the seat back pocket
Air Caddy (sold separately) holds in-flight essentials
Air Caddy (sold separately) holds in-flight essentials
Zips open 3/4 for easy access
Zips open 3/4 for easy access
Compact profile with self-locking zippers
Compact profile with self-locking zippers
Black Ballistic with Black Leather
Black Ballistic with Black Leather
Black Ballistic with Chocolate Leather
Black Ballistic with Chocolate Leather
Canvas with Chocolate Leather
Canvas with Chocolate Leather
Bag stays balanced
Meet the NEW! Air Duffle, your Personal Item Carry-on
Spacious main compartment
Main compartment stores neck pillow, head phones, a change of clothes, etc.
Key tether keeps keys from getting lost
Work compartment for electronics
Deep side pockets are secured with two zippers
Holds travel documents for quick access
Top flap holds small easy-to-lose items
Large items stay in place
Full-grain leather handle wrap for a comfortable grip
Air Duffel Carry-On
Balanced pass-through slot
Convenient back slot hooks
Includes rings for attachment (Tech Pocket sold separately)
Includes removable, adjustable shoulder strap
Sturdy hardware for attaching shoulder straps
Optimal sized personal item
OPTIONAL: Air Caddy for placing in the seat back pocket
Air Caddy (sold separately) holds in-flight essentials
Zips open 3/4 for easy access
Compact profile with self-locking zippers
Black Ballistic with Black Leather
Black Ballistic with Chocolate Leather
Canvas with Chocolate Leather
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Air Duffel Carry-On

A Community-Designed Project


-83 in stock

Working with customers who travel frequently, we set out to optimize the personal item allowed on most airlines. The result: the roomy, highly-organized Air Duffel for carrying headphones, neck pillow, water bottle, snacks, jacket, magazine, etc. A separate work compartment holds a laptop and work gear. 


 

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All our products are crafted locally in our workshop by the most skilled sewing team in San Francisco.

 

Material:

  • 1050 Denier black ballistic bottom panel
  • Brown #10 Cotton Duck tan Waxed Canvas with leather bottom panel
  • Naturally-tanned full-grain leather accents
  • More details here

Dimensions & Weight:

  • Air Duffel:
    16 (L) x 8.25 (W) x 10.25 (H) inches
    Volume: 22 Liters
    40.64 (l) x 20.95 (w) x 26.03 (h) cm
    Weight: 
    Black Ballistic: 2.7 lbs.
    Waxed Canvas: 3.25 lbs.
     
  • Optional Air Caddy: 
    12 (L) x 8 (H) x 1.25 (W) inches; 5 oz.

Hardware:

  • Splash-proof YKK Zippers
  • Two N35 rare earth magnets

 

FEATURES:

  • External D-rings for attaching accessories.
  • Rear slots for quickly hooking glasses or pens.
  • Stands upright under airline seat leaving some legroom.
  • Expandable end pockets hold travel documents, water bottles. etc.
  • Three carry options — removable strap, leather handles, suitcase-handle passthrough.
  • Office compartment lays flat for TSA screening with: padded laptop compartment, wide foam-backed pocket for papers or tablet, open-topped pockets, pen slots, and a central area for files.
  • Main compartment for personal items opens with half-moon zipper into large chamber with: open-topped pockets, mesh zippered pockets, key fob, and gold lining that lights up interior.
  • Pleated front pocket with interior pockets closes with leather flap secured by N35 rare-earth magnets. (Fits optional Air Caddy.)
  • OPTIONAL: Martexin Original Wax can be used to touch-up and and freshen the wax on your bag.

 

A COMMUNITY-DESIGNED PRODUCT

This product was designed with customers who gave input from idea to production. See the process here.

SHIPPING 
  • Domestic: Flat rate 2-day shipping.  Details.
  • International: 2-3 business day delivery. Country duty/tax calculated at Checkout. Details.

Customer Reviews

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Thoughtfully designed bag that's worth the price

I was hesitant to drop four hundred dollars on a bag but the Air Duffel Carry-On is worth every penny (although I'll say it would be nice for them to wave shipping at this price point). It's built well, non flimsy and has many organizational pockets. I went with the all black and just love how clean it looks. For a guy who travels a lot with a work laptop and iPad pro it really does a perfect job at doubling as a weekend duffel and briefcase. I will say that one of the zippers is a little tough to tug on but I'm hoping it'll ease up with time. Another thing I wish was included was a nice matching leather tag for bag identification in case it gets lost/left behind somewhere. I luckily had one lying around and put it on one of the plastic rings that sits on top of the bag (see image). All and all, it's a fantastic bag and would recommend it to anyone looking for a stylish and professional looking duffel that maximizes carry-on capacity.

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G.G.
Great Carry-On

The Air Duffel Carry-On is very well designed. I like that it has a lot of pockets and sections so I can find things quickly and easily. That is especially important in the confines of an airplane. It has a section designed to accommodate a computer and other work items, a separate section for the Air Caddy that I use for my iPad and a main compartment that is large enough for all the things I am likely to carry on a plane or enough space for what I need for a one or two day trip. I chose the waxed canvas version and it is beautiful. I am looking forward to using it when we can travel again.

C
C.
Great bag

Another great Waterfield bag. Extremely happy with my purchase. Can’t wait to travel with it.

T
T.J.
Excellent quality

Air Duffel Carry-On is an excellent bag not only for air traveling. It is light and nice looking. I expect it to last years. I used to take carry on bag with wheels with me. My trip to Scotland - hopefully in September - starts with this new bag. There is nothing to claim for quality and zippers are protected so the bag do not mind getting wet (i.e Scotland).

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Waterfield Air Duffel Carry-On Bag review: Just right-sized

iMore RecommendediMore - November 20, 2019

“Waterfield's Air Duffel Carry-On Bag is perfectly sized to fit under the seat on most airlines, so it can count as your personal bag rather than a carry-on. Yet, you can pack a lot into this small duffel bag, making it ideal for air travel.”

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Review: WaterField Designs’ Air Duffel

The Digital Trekker - November 10, 2019

"In conclusion, I found the bag is made very well and the design is extremely thought out. The bag did great on my trip to Ethiopia with only a few minor hic-ups. I look forward to traveling with it in the future."

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WaterField Air Duffel: Avoid the airline overhead space battle, optimize the under seat space

ZDnet - November 7, 2019

"It is clear to me that serious travelers provided valuable feedback in designing this bag and it was a sheer pleasure to use a bag with no frustrations and clear travel optimization. Air travel is rarely a stress-free activity, but having a bag like the Air Duffel sure makes things easier."

SIZE GUIDE

The Air Duffel has two sections: a work compartment that includes a padded laptop pocket for storing tech gear, and a roomy main section for storing everything else. Several conveniently-placed pockets hold additional gear. 

 

  1. The padded pocket in the Air Duffel Work Compartment fits these devices
    • 16" MacBook Pro
    • 13" MacBook Pro
    • 13" MacBook Air
    • 12.9" iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard
    • 11" iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard
    • 11" iPad Air with Magic Keyboard
    • Google Pixel Slate
    • Surface Pro X
    • Surface Pro 7
    • Surface Laptop 3 (13.5")
    • Surface Book 2 (13.5")
    • and other similarly-sized laptops
       
  2. The Air Duffel Main Compartment fits assorted items one needs in-flight, and on an overnighter, like:
    • headphones
    • book, magazines, files
    • lunch, snacks, munchies
    • jacket, scarf, neck pillow
    • a change of clothes
       
  3. The Air Duffel Zippered Side Pockets are conveniently located to store small items in a hurry, to quickly access travel documents, to store multiple cell phones, or to hold a water bottle or coffee mug.
     
  4. The Air Duffel Front Pocket runs the length of the bag and is protected by a leather flap. It can be used to stow newspapers or the optional Air Caddy. Inside, three open-topped pockets organize more small items.

NOTE: The OPTIONAL Air Caddy is custom-fitted for the front pocket of the Air Duffel and fits these tablets:

  • 11" iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard
  • iPad mini
  • Surface Go
  • and other similarly-sized devices

FITS UNDER YOUR SEAT

Meets most airlines' personal item requirements. Multiple easy-access pockets make efficient use of space.

 

"I like the pocket arrangements. Everything flows in logical order of usage." - Community Design Member

NOT JUST FOR AIR TRAVEL

Roomy interior holds 1-2 days' of clothes. Separate compartment protects tech gear. 
 

"It just seems like a perfect companion for any sort of traveling." - Community Design Member

 

 

HOW TO FRESHEN UP YOUR CANVAS

Keep your bag looking new by applying wax when you think it needs a little refresh. Although any wax is applicable, you can use Martexin Original Wax which was initially used to coat your canvas bag. 

CARING FOR YOUR LEATHER AND WAXED CANVAS

 

If you have the waxed canvas and chocolate leather version of the Air Duffel, Gary shows how you can maintain these materials so they’ll look great over time. We use full grain Roughman Leather for your bag which has oils that respond well to heat.

 

Although this video is for the AirPods Max Shield Case, the maintenance also applies to your bag. 

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Customer Reviews

Based on 65 reviews
98%
(64)
0%
(0)
2%
(1)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
M
M.A.N.

Air Duffel Carry-On

B
B.B.
Thoughtfully designed bag that's worth the price

I was hesitant to drop four hundred dollars on a bag but the Air Duffel Carry-On is worth every penny (although I'll say it would be nice for them to wave shipping at this price point). It's built well, non flimsy and has many organizational pockets. I went with the all black and just love how clean it looks. For a guy who travels a lot with a work laptop and iPad pro it really does a perfect job at doubling as a weekend duffel and briefcase. I will say that one of the zippers is a little tough to tug on but I'm hoping it'll ease up with time. Another thing I wish was included was a nice matching leather tag for bag identification in case it gets lost/left behind somewhere. I luckily had one lying around and put it on one of the plastic rings that sits on top of the bag (see image). All and all, it's a fantastic bag and would recommend it to anyone looking for a stylish and professional looking duffel that maximizes carry-on capacity.

User picture
G
G.G.
Great Carry-On

The Air Duffel Carry-On is very well designed. I like that it has a lot of pockets and sections so I can find things quickly and easily. That is especially important in the confines of an airplane. It has a section designed to accommodate a computer and other work items, a separate section for the Air Caddy that I use for my iPad and a main compartment that is large enough for all the things I am likely to carry on a plane or enough space for what I need for a one or two day trip. I chose the waxed canvas version and it is beautiful. I am looking forward to using it when we can travel again.

C
C.
Great bag

Another great Waterfield bag. Extremely happy with my purchase. Can’t wait to travel with it.

T
T.J.
Excellent quality

Air Duffel Carry-On is an excellent bag not only for air traveling. It is light and nice looking. I expect it to last years. I used to take carry on bag with wheels with me. My trip to Scotland - hopefully in September - starts with this new bag. There is nothing to claim for quality and zippers are protected so the bag do not mind getting wet (i.e Scotland).

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